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Opinion

EDITORIAL

The case against Maxine Waters: A failure of common sense

Those with wealth and political power enjoy special status in society. Americans understand this and accept it because there is a secret ambition in many of us that we will also one day enjoy those privileges. However, while Americans are ambitious and competitive, there is a cultural aversion to unfairness. More »

OPINION

The GOP's debt ceiling war not about debt but about Obama

The GOP's war over America's debt ceiling is not about America's debt, it's about President BarackObama. The debt ceiling debate can't be separated from the GOP?s never-ending hunt for any issue that can taint, embarrass and ultimately weaken the Obama presidency. More »

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Let the troops vote

Unless Massachusetts takes action, the votes of troops serving around the world may not count. According to the Department of Defense Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP), there are 11,691 active military duty Massachusetts residents serving overseas. More »

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If President Obama and the U.S. Congress don't cement a budget deal, how will it affect the country?

I view Obama as a strong and determined president, and on the upside I think it will go through. More »